Okay so here's the deal: I'm not much of a drinker, it's never really appealed to me, so I never did it in high school. Now I'm in university and it's pretty much the norm. Last weekend I tried drinking with my friends, and it didn't go well, lol. Alcohol makes my head and stomach hurt, everything spins, and I get reallllly tired. I'm extremely shy, and I didn't find that it helped me "loosen up" any like people said it would. Is this normal?? I'm 19, and I'm in my first year of university. I know most people have been trashed by this point in their life, but I haven't... so please don't be mean! (Drinking age is 18 here in Montreal, by the way). We're all going out again tonight. If I don't want to drink alcohol, is it okay just to ask a bartender for water or something?
N.B. I only posted in the Singles and Dating section because I have a feeling more people read this than any other category.
2006-10-12 09:37:45 · 18 answers · asked by deepwaters05 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
that's totally fine if you dont want to drink... asking for water from a bartender is totally fine :) if people give you a hard time just smile becuase they're going to be the ones with beer bellies and hangovers!
2006-10-12 09:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by sadie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same age as you and I'm at Loyola University Chicago. I really don't like hard alcohol too much. Do you think you'd enjoy just drinking a couple of beers to get you loosened up a little bit? It's not as fun when you're the only one not drinking.
2006-10-12 09:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not weird at all. I've only had one whole drink in my lifetime, a glass of Kosher wine, and I was too busy complaining about how bad it tasted to concentrate on getting trashed or looking mature. If you don't like alcohol, don't drink it just to be social — it's not worth it. But if you're worried about appearances, ask for a mineral water or a Red Bull. That's one step down from booze, in my opinion.
2006-10-12 10:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its okay not to be a drinker. I think its actually real good. i am also 19 and dont drink. i on the other hand dont because I have a daugther but drinking only leads to abuse. my father died due to abusing alchol. Why would you want to go down that road. i think your being real smart. Go ahead and ask the bartender for water or juice who cares what they think in the long run your keeping yourself safer and healther. WAY TO GO!!!
2006-10-12 09:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some people just dont like the taste of it,and some do.Its ok not to drink,dont feel pressured to drink cause your friends are,ask for a soda or a water with a twist of lemon.
2006-10-12 09:44:44 · answer #5 · answered by shepardman1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't like it then definately DON'T drink it at all. Your mind will be clearer too. More learning in College, etc.
Maybe try it again in 50 years when you are old and in some pain from living and being old. If you don't like it then, don't drink it then either.
2006-10-12 09:41:59 · answer #6 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not weird for not liking drinking,and alcohol.I hate it too,and when I go to the bar,because I play in a band,i always order a coke.
2006-10-12 09:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by gibbyguys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was never a drinker either. I hate the taste of alcohol. There's nothing WRONG with you.
2006-10-12 09:40:40 · answer #8 · answered by MCS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not at all, alot of people dont like alcohol!! just ask for an oranje juice or coke or something, dont drink if you dont want to!!!
2006-10-12 09:43:15 · answer #9 · answered by Fader's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah itz not weird either when i drink it just by tasting my first drink it makes me trow up
2006-10-12 09:40:27 · answer #10 · answered by Nancy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋